The uncanny inventiveness and societal contributions of many clock and watchmakers throughout history, starting as far back as the 11th century, has led to the development of various technological and other advancements that have helped build the modern world. Many of their achievements stretch far beyond the science of horology.

This program will shed light on the fact that many clock and watchmakers (Part 2 has a selection of twelve - listed below) were vitally important in the development of the modern world and should be remembered and appreciated for their contributions and dedication to the improvement of mankind.

Richard Towneley (1629 -1707) -Inventor of the Deadbeat Escapement

Robert Hooke (1635 -1703)–Inventor of the Balance or Hairspring

George Graham (1673 -1751) – Inventor, Geophysicist, Fellow of the Royal Society

John Whitehurst (1713 -1788) – Clockmaker, Member of the Lunar Society, Geologist

The History and Efforts to Preserve Daytona Beach’s Unique Coquina Clock Tower

Read the article researched and written by NAWCC Chapter 154’s President, Randy Jaye, documenting the history of this symbolic structure, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes the various efforts to service and maintain both the structure and its clockworks. It also documents the recently completed Rehabilitation Project (which the city of Daytona Beach not only contributed a significant amount of money, but did a stellar job managing the project to a successful, ahead of schedule, completion.)

The Daytona Beach, Chapter 154, of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc. (NAWCC) is dedicated to preserving the history, art and science of timekeeping (horology). NAWCC is a nonprofit scientific organization that serves as a unique educational, cultural, and social resource for its membership and the public at large. Our members include hobbyists, students, educators, casual collectors, clock makers, watch makers, jewelers, antique dealers, and professionals in related retail, art and manufacturing trades.